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22.01.2010 01:32

Toshiba's Satellite E205 now features Intel Wireless Display technology

Category: notebook components
By: Morgan Jones

The E205 is sold exclusively by Bestbuy.com, for $899.99

E205-S1904

E205-S1904

Bestbuy.com package

Bestbuy.com package

Toshiba is now selling its Satellite E205-S1904 notebook with Intel Wireless Display technology. A certain number of Intel processors now support this innovation, which enables users to transmit HD video and audio data to an external display without a cable. To make use of this technology, users need a HD TV/Monitor connected to an Intel Wireless Display Adapter using a HDMI cable (or composite A/V input).

Once users set up their external display for use with an adapter, they can watch content without the restriction of having to place the notebook close to the display, or within the radius determined by a cable. Many people will not have an adapter to hand when buying laptops that feature this technology; fortunately Bestbuy.com supply the E205 with a NETGEAR Push2TV Intel Wireless Display Adapter.

The E205 is fitted with a 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M, which features a Mobile Intel HD Graphics GPU. Toshiba has placed 4GB of DDR3 RAM in the notebook, along with a 500GB hard drive with an impact sensor; three USB2.0 with 'sleep-and-charge', one of which is an eSATA USB port; and a WLAN 802.11 a/g/n adapter.

The notebook is capable of displaying HD video (720p) on its 14” LCD (1366 x 768). It also features an LED backlit keyboard, and can provide up to 6 hours of operation on its 6 cell battery. Toshiba provides customers with a two-year international limited warranty as standard. Bestbuy.com has exclusive rights to sell the notebook, and it is currently priced at $899.99 (+$25.97 shipping); it usually ships within one business day.

Here are the specifications as detailed on Toshiba's product information page:-


Processor

2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M

Chipset

Intel HM57 Express Chipset

Memory

4GB DDR3 (1066 MHz)

Graphics adaptor

Mobile Intel HD Graphics (64MB – 1696MB shared system memory)

Display

14” HD 720p 16:9 (1366 x 768) LED

Hard disk

500GB SATA (5400rpm) with Toshiba Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor)

Audio

Standard stereo speakers; Line In (mono); Line Out (stereo); Integrated microphone

Connections

Intel Wireless Display; HDMI-CEC (REGZA LINK); VGA Out; RJ45; Line Out (stereo); Line In (mono); Memory card reader (SD; MS; MS PRO; MMC; xD); 2 x USB2.0 with 'sleep and charge', 1 x eSATA/USB2.0 with 'sleep and charge', Security cable lock slot,

Networking

LAN 10/100, WLAN 802.11 a/g/n

Optical drive

Slot-Loading DVD SuperMulti (+/- Double Layer) with Labelflash®

Dimensions

(W x D x H Front/H Rear): 13.7” x 9.57” x 1.22” without feet

Weight

5.1lb (minimum)

Battery

6 cell 5800mAh (up to 6 hours)

Operating System

Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

Additional features

NETGEAR Push2TV Adapter (for use with Intel Wireless Display); Webcam, 2 year limited warranty; 1 year limited warranty on the battery; available with a 'Fusion Finish in Metallic Blue'

Price

$899.99 (+$25.97 shipping)


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